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The Dream Forward Fellowship is a structured mentorship and leadership development initiative.
Our program is designed to support and uplift young adults in East Texas by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help them achieve their goals—whether personal, professional, or educational.
Requirements:
Requirements:
High School GPA: 2.0 or higher
College GPA: 2.0 or higher
Must have graduated from a Deep East Texas High School
Currently attending or planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year university
To remain eligible:
To remain eligible:
Must attend monthly events & activities
Must maintain a specified number of points each semester
Selected participants will have access to:
Selected participants will have access to:
✔ One-on-One Mentorship – Connect with professionals and mentors who will guide you through your journey.
✔ Workshops & Training – Gain valuable skills in career development, financial literacy, leadership, and more.
✔ Community & Networking – Join a supportive network of young adults striving for success.
✔ Resources & Support – Receive assistance with career planning, scholarships, job opportunities, and personal growth.
Martheaus Perkins: A Journey of Persistence, Passion, and Writing
Martheaus Perkins: A Journey of Persistence, Passion, and Writing
Martheaus Perkins is a 2020 Center High School graduate who turned his passion for writing into a promising career. After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University, he is now pursuing a Master’s in Creative Writing at George Mason University.
Martheaus faced challenges growing up, but his love for writing became both a refuge and a way to unlock new opportunities. In 2024, he achieved a significant milestone when his poetry collection, The Grace of Black Mothers, was accepted for publication—an accomplishment not often reached while still in school.
Martheaus' story is one of perseverance, passion, and a deep belief in the power of education to open doors. His journey proves that with dedication, anything is possible.
Martheaus Perkins' The Grace of Black Mothers brims with grace, nuance, and artistry, drawing a complex and bountiful Black world in the face of anti-Blackness and drawing upon the knowledge, wit, and wondrousness of Black mothers, ancestors, a boundless Black world.
-John Keene, author of Punk
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